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A pair of silver and glass decanters, 1st Artel, Kiev, 1900-1908
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, glass
- height 26.8cm, 10 1/2 in.
of baluster form, the glass engraved with flowers and husks within palmettes, spreading glass feet, the collar mounts and hinged lids cast with further foliage, double scroll handles, 84 standard, scratched inventory numbers 5870 and 5871
Condition
Excellent condition, the gilding of the interior slightly worn, particularly around the outside edge.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The First Kiev Artel was founded in 1900 and produced a wide variety of silver vessels and decorations. The quality of its work is indicated in part by the fact that Fabergé's Kiev branch hired away several artel members between 1905 and 1910.